Tumour Groups

Across the nine integrated cancer service in Victoria, there are local tumour groups which are a key platform for planning and initiating quality improvement activities. The ten tumour streams are:

  • Breast
  • Colorectal
  • Genito-Urinary
  • Gynaecology
  • Haematology
  • Head and Neck
  • Lung
  • Neurology
  • Skin
  • Upper Gastrointestinal

Within SMICS, the ten tumour streams are represented by clinicians from across southern Melbourne, who together form tumour groups. Each group aims to work collaboratively to improve the delivery of care for their patients. Their activities are all guided by the Patient Management Frameworks, which outline a consistent state-wide approach to optimal management of patients with cancer.

The membership of each tumour group can be found in the relevant page. The memberships comprise staff from Alfred Health, Cabrini Health, Peninsula Health and Southern Health. Theer is a mix of medical, nursing, allied health and consumer representatives on nearly all the tumour groups.

To the right of this page you will find links to each of the tumour groups outlined above.